The best care starts with the best caregivers.
The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides an environment that supports you in delivering outstanding patient care through technology, mentorship, continuing education, and, most importantly, peers who are just as passionate about providing the best care possible as you are.
The Companion Animal Hospital Internal Medicine service at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) has an immediate opening for a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
In this position, you will be part of an international team of board-certified internal medicine residents, students, and licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) who provide high-quality care for small animals. You will provide technical assistance for routine and complex appointments, case workups, and procedures. Specifically, you will:
Organize and assist with all technical aspects of patient care/procedures needed to perform exemplary patient care and handling and support efficient service flow.
Liaise with other hospital services for efficient patient care and oversee each patient's diagnostic work-up, including equipment handling and monitoring.
Collaborate and cross-train with multiple specialty services to ensure excellent patient care.
Shape the future of veterinary care through practical instruction of diverse DVM students.
Participate in cutting-edge veterinary research and clinical trials.
What qualifications are required?
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology and 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
New York State licensure or eligibility to become licensed in NYS.
Interest in ongoing career growth and advanced skill development.
Excellent communication skills and willingness to work in a busy, team-oriented clinical environment.
VTS in Internal Medicine will be considered a plus.
The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care 365 days a year. Most of our teaching and routine care for this role occurs Monday through Friday, day shifts. Other hours, as determined by caseload and need, to include weekends and holidays (including generous holiday pay) may be required.
What’s in it for you?
An award-winning employer of choice benefits program.
Comprehensive health care options.
Access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Generous retirement contributions.
Impressive educational benefits include a tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
Our LVT career ladder is focused on career and specialty advancement, with financial and mentorship support.
Three weeks of vacation, 2 floating holidays and 13 standard holidays with generous holiday pay if you do work on those days.
We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits.
Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs are covered by Cornell.
Who we are and what we do:
Cornell University Hospital for Animals is our core clinical training, patient care, and research unit within the CVM. It comprises six diverse, world-class veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. The Cornell Veterinary Teaching Hospital has 23 services led by internationally renowned board-certified veterinary specialists, providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care of animals, including 24/7 emergency care. We strive to offer a diverse, inclusive, and fulfilling work environment for our family of employees who are committed to outstanding patient care, client service, and veterinary training and research.
Cornell University, located at the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service. The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine, public health, biomedical research, and veterinary medical education. Ranked as one of the best veterinary colleges in the world by US News & World Reports, the CVM excels in providing education and advanced training that prepare veterinarians and scientists to serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy.
We encourage you to apply!
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document at Workday.
We welcome questions! Please contact Gabriel Gonzalez: [email protected]
**No visa sponsorship is available for this position.**
